Ear Candy expresses heartfelt words on the passing of the great Les Paul

Dear Music Advocates,

We here at Ear Candy are grieving. One of music's biggest and best has left us today, and it truly hurts.

Les Paul inspired us, entertained us and, most of all, fathered us into an appreciation of good rock music. The work he did in every aspect of his music career led musicians within his, and future, generations to the true rock and roll we love today.

From the creation of the ultimate guitar, to his in-studio techniques, to his awesome performance style, Les Paul contributed more than most people are aware. His ability to capture such a great understanding of music was second only to the way he gave so much back to music.

He leaves big shoes to fill, but that is why we do what we do here at Ear Candy. Every day, we work to provide kids access to music education while creating a culture of learning that might just lead to the next Les Paul.